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LEAD SAFE HOMES PROGRAM | POLK COUNTY IOWA HEALTH DEPARTMENT

1907 Carpenter Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314

Eligibility

Open to anyone

Required documents

None

Hours

Mon 8 am - 4:30 pm Tue 8 am - 4:30 pm Wed 8 am - 4:30 pm Thu 8 am - 4:30 pm Fri 8 am - 4:30 pm
https://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/health-department/
[email protected]

Languages

Bosnian, English, Spanish

Application process

Call or visit office for services

Fees

Varies, call for details

Service area

Polk County, Iowa

Description

Provides assistance to reduce or eliminate lead hazards in housing. This includes paying to repair or replace windows, siding, and other painted surfaces. Home inspections and lead housing repair program for those who qualify. No cost to the home owner if the home is built before 1978, child under the age of 6 living or visiting, and they can't make more the 80% of area median income.

RADON TEST KITS: available to anyone that would like to test their home for radon.

Providing organization

POLK COUNTY IOWA HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Provides public health programs and educational services.